Install, Run Ubuntu on Android

Ubuntu installer is the easiest application that helps you install Ubuntu on your Android, without hassles. All you need is a rooted Android having kernel with Loop support. (scroll to the end for list of supported ROMs / devices)

Setup is very simple, the app downloaded from market includes everything you need to install Ubuntu. It endorses a customized Ubuntu 10.10 image optimized for the ARM processor.

The advantage of this Ubuntu installer over other is that it allows you to run a full Ubuntu system within android. i.e. You can still make calls, text, and use android without having to reboot your phone, no dualbooting or multibooting required.

Ubuntu Installers’ Key features:

Run ubuntu within Android.

Access to both Android & Ubuntu at same time.

Highly optimized for ARM devices.

LXDE Desktop (very lightweight)

Ubuntu update manager, Software centre fully operational.

File system access: Ability to access files on your SD card and internal memory from Ubuntu.

Set resolution: Ability to set screen size on boot (you no longer have to download a certain image for different screen sizes!)

Using virtualization tools like Citrix and VMWare, Canonical says that
IT departments could issue a single device that covers both the desktop
and mobile needs of employees. The company also points to the lower
latency of 4G as a good match for Google Doc use. Of course, non-stop 4G
usage could lead to data-plan binging and then data throttling depending on which carrier you use.

Download size 1.5GB seems to be too big. The lightweight should be good. Support for different apps which is great. Compatible with a number of Android platforms which is really cool. all in all, a nice install facilitator for installing Ubuntu